Ramessesnakht

Ramessesnakht was a prominent Egyptian high priest of Amon in Thebes during the late 19th and early 20th dynasties (around the 12th century BCE). Kings like Ramesses IV appointed him to this influential position, and he was involved in both religious and administrative duties. Ramessesnakht even led an expedition to quarry sites and oversaw the distribution of supplies for royal tomb decoration. His family gained significant authority, holding positions that controlled the wealth of Amon and state finances, though the extent to which this challenged royal power remains uncertain. The historical records from this period are often biased towards Thebes, where most information originates.1